Spring 1884

mariebashkirtseff

tree

impressionist

impressionistic

red and green

green hue

grass

landscape

nature

forest

green background

nature friendly

natural-landscape

greenery

nature environment

men

impressionist inspired

nature

sitting

"Spring" (1884), painted by Marie Bashkirtseff, portrays a young woman seated on a path in a blossoming orchard. The scene evokes a sense of peace and contemplation as the woman rests in the lush greenery and dappled sunlight. Bashkirtseff, a Russian-born artist known for her self-portraits and captivating portrayals of nature, tragically died at the age of 25, leaving behind a legacy of works imbued with a poignant beauty and an exploration of themes of youth, nature, and the fleeting nature of life.